ATLANTA – State Representative Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. Gunter was appointed to serve on the whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“It is an honor for me to be asked to serve on the Majority Caucus Whip Team during my first legislative term,” said Rep. Gunter. “I look forward to serving our caucus in this capacity and helping sound, effective legislation reach the finish line.”
“I’m excited to have Rep. Gunter as a member of the Majority Whip Team,” said Whip Kelley. “Rep. Gunter has proven himself to be a dedicated public servant who has earned the trust of his colleagues. I know he will use this new leadership role to continue to advance legislation that moves Georgia forward and protects our shared Georgia values.”
Members of the whip team are responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions.
The Majority Caucus Whip Team also includes State Representatives Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; John LaHood (R-Valdosta); Vance Smith (R-Pine Mountain); Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville); Houston Gaines (R-Athens); Noel Williams (R-Cordele); Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta); Dale Washburn (R-Macon); and Buddy DeLoach (R-Townsend).
Representative Stan Gunter represents the citizens of District 8, which includes Rabun, Towns and Union counties and portions of White County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Economic Development & Tourism committee.
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